watercolour Archives ⋆ Page 2 of 2 ⋆ Karen Phillips Curran Visual Artist in Nova Scotia

"Spring Breakup" acrylic on canvas 12"x 24"

light

I am most inspired by light. My subject matter may change and shift, but light remains the constant. Sometimes it’s the light through the trees, or on a path, in a puddle. Other times it is the dappled light on a wall, a gate, a shutter, or a door. The contrast of … Read More

Life is an art

The art of life I’ve learned that life is lived in stages, sometimes one slips into the next unnoticed, other times the changes are abrupt. One’s circumstance can dictate your progress. One’s will helps define your limitations. Some blame their life events upon circumstance, but it has been shown to me over … Read More

life is an art

I have a drawing, mounted on board, in my kitchen. It is done with pen and ink, and a bit of wash, on newsprint, so it has yellowed and darkened considerably… Someone framed it long ago. I created it in 1971. It is a little still life, an onion, beginning to sprout, … Read More

New Studio Space

Wherever I am I paint, draw and see…I am setting a new studio space … Read More

snowshoes

snowshoes I like snowshoes because, given enough snow, you can go anywhere in the woods. My woods are quiet this time of year, no birds, no bugs, no beasts. All are at rest or have left the vicinity, only to return shortly. Yes, spring is on its way. I cannot smell it … Read More

Summer Works (In Progress)

“Summer Works (In Progress)” is the theme at the gallery right now. I am working hard this summer, using a newfound creative fire to keep on paintin’. A steady stream of a few new series has kept me busy this summer. Right now there are watercolours of fabulous dancing shadows on the … Read More

return of the vision

After over three years of poor vision, as a result of an iris melanoma tumor in my eye, I have my sight back! Modern medicine is to be congratulated! I can see again. Colour has returned as well, I had not realized I had lost it. How have I been painting all … Read More

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